On the effect of dynamic albedo on performance modelling of offshore floating photovoltaic systems [PDF]
Solar Energy Advances, 2022 In this paper, the effect of dynamic albedo on modelling energy generation of a floating offshore photovoltaic system is quantified, for a system assumed to be installed at the North Sea.
Sara Golroodbari, Wilfried van Sark
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Pooling the cable: A techno-economic feasibility study of integrating offshore floating photovoltaic solar technology within an offshore wind park [PDF]
, 2021 In this paper, a techno-economic analysis is performed to assess the feasibility of adding an offshore floating solar farm to an existing Dutch offshore wind farm in the North Sea, under the constraint of a certain fixed cable capacity.
Vaartjes, D.F. +8 more
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Deciphering the thermal behavior of floating photovoltaic installations
Solar Energy Advances, 2022 Floating photovoltaic systems are an attractive, emerging concept to extend the area available for solar energy production to the water. Among the advantages of floating PV, frequently a cooling effect is mentioned.
I.M. Peters, A.M. Nobre
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Design of floating solar PV system for typical household on Debre Mariam Island
Cogent Engineering, 2020 Solar PV is possible alternative renewable energy resources, particularly for rural electrification. Its high demand growth may cause for land scarcity, and this will be a serious problem in countries like Ethiopia where agriculture is main source of ...
Biniyam Zemene Taye +2 more
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Floating Solar Systems with Application to Nearshore Sites in the Greek Sea Region
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2023 The increased availability of solar energy potential, especially in southern latitudes as in the Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea regions, constitutes a strong motivation for the design and development of floating offshore solar energy platforms ...
Alex Magkouris +3 more
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Floating Solar Power Plants: A Way to Improve Environmental and Operational Flexibility [PDF]
Iranica Journal of Energy and Environment, 2021 The Photovoltaic modules installed on the surface of the water are naturally cooled, reducing the loss of thermal power generation. Floating photovoltaic systems (FPVS) combine existing photovoltaic systems with a floating structure to generate clean ...
M. Esmaeili Shayan, J. Hojati
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Energies, 2022 Freshwater scarcity is a significant concern due to climate change in some regions of Brazil; likewise, evaporation rates have increased over the years.
Fernando Roberto dos Santos +5 more
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Performance of a building integrated photovoltaic/thermal (BIPVT) solar collector [PDF]
, 2009 The idea of combining photovoltaic and solar thermal collectors (PVT collectors) to provide electrical and heat energy is an area that has, until recently, received only limited attention.
Carson, James K. +3 more
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Harnessing Sunlight on Water: A Comprehensive Analysis of Floating Photovoltaic Systems and their Implications Compared to Terrestrial [PDF]
Journal of Renewable Energy and EnvironmentFloating photovoltaic solar systems offer numerous advantages, including reduced land usage, diminished water evaporation, and lowered thermal losses compared to terrestrial installations.
Dorsa Razeghi Jahromi +5 more
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Energies, 2020 Solar photovoltaic technology is one of the most well established new and renewable energy technologies. Many researchers have undertaken wide research and development in this sector, including material and system design.
Adimas Pradityo Sukarso, Kyung Nam Kim
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